I was having one of those days last week. The kind where nothing seemed to be going right and I felt stressed, frazzled, and on edge the whole day. Barefoot sent me their new Refresh Crisp White Spritzer to try in celebration of Spritzer Season and I could not have picked a better day to pop a bottle of it open.
Barefoot Refresh is a light-bodied, vibrant spritzer that is great when served chilled or over ice and perfect for casual summertime occasions such as cookouts, pool days, or drinking on your rooftop when you’ve had a long day. Barefoot Refresh comes in five different blends including: Crisp Red Spritzer, Crisp White Spritzer, Sweet White Spritzer, Summer Red Spritzer, and Perfectly Pink Spritzer.
I enjoyed my mental vacation with a glass of Crisp White Spritzer, some cheese, crackers, and a good book. I’m slowly but surely making my way through the Outlander series and am really loving it. Only like 10,000 more pages to go! 😉
It’s amazing what can happen when you relax and enjoy the moment. I felt the sun on my face and reveled in the warm weather. My mood started to lift and I thought of what a fun summer this has been. I started to feel less anxious and thought of how I can’t wait to see what is in store for fall. I took the time to truly savor the last sips of summer. And it felt so good!
Questions of the Day: How do you relax after a long and stressful day? Are you a white or a red fan? Have you had a spritzer before?
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I usually read a book, watch a movie, go for a run, cuddle with my boyfriend, eat a piece of chocolate, or go for a walk after a long day. Just relax and treat myself 🙂
Boyfriend cuddles and chocolate are great!!
I’m a red fan…but actually prefer champagne. hehe
Cheers to champagne!!
I’m not a big drinker, but when I get a chance to relax, it’s usually with a snack and some Netflix!
Ohh I love Netflix! I can’t wait for Kimmy Schmidt to come back!!
My doctor calls me a “tea tottler” because I don’t drink. I was married to an alcoholic and fortunately I didn’t become one. But that doesn’t answer your question, does it? I find Abbie helps me relax. I get down on the floor and pet her, and she loves it. Dogs and cats have a way of helping us non-drinkers, I suppose! They purr or smile or whatever it is they do that bring us down to reality. Nothing is better than a dog or a cat! JMHO.
Pets are amazing creatures. Punky brings me so much joy, happiness, and relaxation!
Barefoot is one of my favorite brands of wine! They are so good and for a fair price too. I’ve never had their refresher line before though.
Their refresher line is great! I love the spritzers!
Oh, to have a relaxing day! This is something I can only dream of LOL
Aww I hope you get a relaxing day soon Rachel!!
I don’t drink, but when I want to relax I read a book ore I love to stay with my eyes close, that ‘ s all
I love reading a book to relax! It definitely works!
I too am relaxing and soaking in these last days of summer. I love sparkling Moscato D’Asti, but this Barefoot crisp wine spritzer has captured my interest. I’ll need to look for it on my next trip to BevMo.
Moscato is my jam! If you come across the spritzers I hope you love them! They’re super yummy!
I may be the only female on the planet to not like wine, but this sounds good even to me! I like bubbly things
Bubbly things add a little excitement! 😀
I’ve always thought I was a red wine drinker, but lately have been really into sweet white wines! I just stocked up last night on some new wines to try since I know it will be great to unwind after a long day of classes with a glass (or two!) of wine!
I love a sweet white wine! Cheers to senior year!!
I’m definitely a white wine fan. I cannot get into red wine. I’ve tried and tried. I love barefoot, but have never had their spritzers, so now they are on my list of things to try!! Looks like you had a great mental vacation day! You’ve inspired me to take one of those!
These spritzers are so good! I hope you love them!! And that you get to take your mental vacation day soon! Everyone needs one!
Never had a spritzer but think I need to get on that train ASAP! I like to come home, make a yummy dinner and sit down and color. I know it sounds a little bizarre but I promise it’s the best way to relieve stress. Total white fan, but trying to get more into red since it’s better for you!
I don’t think that’s bizarre at all! I LOVE coloring! It’s so fun and relaxing!
I wish red didn’t give me headaches so I could drink it and get all the benefits of red wine. But I love white and these spritzers are amazing!
Looks like a perfect way to relax!! I might like those spritzers. I make champagne cocktails a lot ; )
If you like champagne cocktails these should be right up your alley! So yummy!
Taking a mental vacation is definitely important! I love a good glass of wine to relax.
Wine is seriously the best! If only it was calorie free!
This setting looks lovely. What a nice break to sip some wine in the sun with a good book!
Yes! Sometimes it’s nice to just step away from the stress and unwind!
Wow. So true. I did that last week, and to be away from technology and out backpacking in God’s creation was the perfect way to wrap up the summer. The peace and quiet was stupendous.
That sounds wonderful! I’d love to try backpacking sometime!
Congrats on your accomplishment of surpassing your page view quota! I need to sit down and right out my goals for this month. I sort of been winging it, but I need to focus and do this… Thanks for sharing…
Goals are great!
I am semi new to the wine scene… all i know is that I like a sweet wine. I can’t stand dry wines. If it’s a sweet wine you can bet i’ll be polishing off the entire bottle… by myself lol
I love sweet wines! I definitely prefer those to dry wines. Have you tried moscato? That stuff is my jam!
love a good glass of white after a long day of work! happy tuesday!!
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Yes! Wine is a wonderful thing!
I usually prefer red wine but love rose in the summer! I’ve recently started coloring with a grown up coloring book a girlfriend got for me and I love it! Paired with a glass of wine it’s the perfect way for me to de-stress at the end of a long day
I love grown up coloring! It’s so fun and so relaxing!
I am not picky – I will take red or white!
I like your style!
Sounds yummy…I LOVE Moscato…just discovered it on Memorial Day and have been drinking it all summer.
Moscato is my JAM! I love that stuff!
Love Barefoot. Hooray for sponsorships! Also, it was nice seeing you on Periscope yesterday! 🙂
-Adriele
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Thanks for stopping by my periscope Adriele! I’m still trying to figure out what the heck to do on there! Haha
It’s funny I was always for red until I had my son. After I was able to drink wine again, I am pretty much only white. Love the pictures, looked like a perfect day!
Thanks Meredith! It was lots of fun! Reds usually give me headaches now, even though I used to love them, so now I try and stick to white. It’s funny how the body can change!
My favorite way to relax is yoga or a good book. A nice glass of wine is always welcome as well.
I just did a yoga class today! I normally do pilates and I felt like a fish out of water! haha It was a lot of fun though!
What a treat, I’ve never had a spritzer before.
It’s so bubbly and fun! Would definitely be a great celebration drink once baby arrives! 😀
You would have to tie me down and take my phone away for me to do this – but I can just imagine how great you felt…one day soon, one day soon.
It is so so nice to just get to shut your brain down for a little bit! I highly recommend it!
White is always my go-to in the summer….and it looks like you had the perfect set up!
Jackie
Something About That
I love a good white! This was delicious!
Those spritzers sound great. I’ve been wanting to try them, and I think this weekend (my birthday!) will be the perfect excuse.
I hope you have the best birthday weekend!! These drinks are perfect for birthday celebrations!!
I’m not ready for summer to be over! That wine looks delicious!
Me either Amanda! I love summer!
Looks fantastic!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
Thanks Melanie! The spritzer is great!
i am totally agree. Sometimes we need break from work to get relax and for exploring new ideas as well.
Agreed!!
I am definitely a fan of reds, but I love spritzers! I hope you are liking Outlander. I finished the first book, loved it, but have been hesitant to keep going because of how many there are!
I’m about to start the third and am really enjoying them but I have no idea how they keep up the plot throughout seven more books. It just seems like so much!
Simple snacks for a simple and relaxing afternoon out. Very nice!
Thanks Elizabeth! It was just what the doctor ordered!
If I’m stressed out or just tired, I usually complete a rely go workout first. Then a shower, a home spa session with body lotion & a facial, pajama pants, a good book or one of my favorite movies.. “Something’s gotta give” with Diane Keaton & Jack Nicholson is one of my all time favorites! Just a little movie tip! 🙂
Ohh I seriously love all the things you just mentioned! And now I’m adding Something’s Gotta Give to my must watch list! Thank you!
some relax is always needed!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
Totally agree!
I love a white wine spritzer, but my favourite is a rosé spritzer! At the end of the day, there’s nothing better than a cuddle with a loved one or a pet and having some time with no electronics on to just gather your own thoughts!
Lottie xx
http://www.lottielamour.co.uk
Mmm I love rose! And pet cuddles are great! Good choice!
I need to follow your steps and make time to relax a little. Have a nice day!
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Aw thanks Danielle! I hope you’ve been getting to relax!
A good book and a cold drink for me. That’s my way to relax.
Yes! Me too!
I tried that before and really liked it. The fruity notes in it tasted so refreshing to me!
Isn’t it great? It was the perfect thing to sip and unwind!
I don’t drink, but i love to relaxed. lying at my bed and turn the music on. that is my kind of relaxing
I love listening to music! It can definitely be very soothing!
That looks like the perfect spot to open a bottle and unwind!
It was so relaxing! Just what I needed!
That sounds good to me. I will have to try that wine.
It’s great wine! I hope you love it!
Im hanging on to summer in every way possible! Cant wait to try this wine!
It’s a great wine! Cheers to the end of summer Kate!
Sometimes we are so busy with our lives that we have to remind ourselves to just stop, sit and relax, enjoy the simple pleasures.
Keep smiling 🙂
Claire
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I love having red in winter and white or rosé in summer. We have Barefoot wines out here (South Africa) as well and I must say I love their white. I am not a huge fan of a spritzer but on a really hot day it’s definitely a good choice!